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Insects as food - Changes in consumers’ acceptance of entomophagy in Hungary between 2016 and 2021
, 2023 Public interest in entomophagy (consumption of insects) has developed significantly over the past several years. Possible nutritional benefits are perceived by consumers according to several recent studies, as well as sustainability and food security ...
Tamimi, Masagus Haidir +5 more
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Ecosystem Services from Edible Insects in Agricultural Systems: A Review
Insects, 2017 Many of the most nutritionally and economically important edible insects are those that are harvested from existing agricultural systems. Current strategies of agricultural intensification focus predominantly on increasing crop yields, with no or little ...
Charlotte L. R. Payne +1 more
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Entomophagy: How to Overcome our European Aversion ? [PDF]
, 2002 peer reviewedL’entomophagie consiste à consommer des insectes. Loin d’être une curiosité limitée à quelques peuplades, cette pratique se rencontre sur tous les continents à l’exception de l’Europe et de l’Amérique du Nord.
Mignon, Jacques
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Inquiries of Entomophagy: Developing and Determining the Efficacy of Youth-Based Curriculum
, 2019 Entomophagy is the human use of insects as food. This practice is exhibited around the world by a variety of cultures with densities highest in the continents of Africa, Australia, and South America.
Lutch, Sarah +5 more
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, 2021 Research interest in direct entomophagy (the eating of insects) and indirect entomophagy (the eating of insects-fed animals) has grown exponentially in recent years.
La Barbera F. +4 more
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Discovering The Significant Potential of Edible Insects In Food, Feed, And Drug Security
Food ScienTech JournalPractice of entomophagy is mainly constrained by socio-economic factors and climate. Knowledge on the practice of entomophagy is scarce globally. Structured questionnaires (560 pieces) were effectively administered in six states (ten Local-Government ...
Elias Mjaika Ndifon +3 more
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Entomophagy and human food security [PDF]
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2011 Food security is a problem in many developing and less developed countries due to increase in human population and decrease in crop productivity and food availability. Edible insects are a natural renewable resource of food providing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins.
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Insects for Dinner - A study of Entomophagy
, 2016 By conducting a children based, focus group interview, we set out to explore if and to what extent an implementation of entomophagy was possible within a privatised Danish daycare.
Grene, Mads Gustav +2 more
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From fear to fork—exploring food neophobia and the inclination towards entomophagy in Italy
This study explored how sociodemographic factors, food preferences, and individual characteristics inf luence food neophobia and the acceptance of insect-based foods among Italian consumers. Findings revealed that age, monthly income, and education level
Tchuenbou-Magaia, Fideline Laure +5 more
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Intention to consume insects as an alternative protein in food
Conexões: Ciência e TecnologiaThis study aimed to know and understand the intention, by Brazilians (N = 510, ≥ 18 years old), of consuming insects as an alternative protein. An online survey was developed. It consisted of 24 questions, divided into three sections: socioeconomic data,
Sheyla Maria Barreto Amaral +4 more
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